Piaggio Liberty 50 - Owner's Manual > Stopping the engine

Stop acceleration, then turn the key switch "D" to "OFF " to stop the engine (extractable key).

Catalytic silencer

CAUTION

TAMPERING WITH THE CATALYTIC SILENCER MAY CAUSE SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE.

CAUTION

WHEN PARKING THE VEHICLE, DUE TO THE HIGH TEMPERATURES THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER CAN REACH, ALWAYS BE CAREFUL THAT THE MUFFLER DOES NOT COME INTO CONTACT WITH FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, TO AVOID SERIOUS BURNS.

CAUTION

DO NOT SHUT OFF THE ENGINE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING. UNBURNED FUEL COULD ENTER THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND BURN, CAUSING THE CONVERTER TO OVERHEAT AND POSSIBLY DESTROYING IT.

Automatic transmission

To ensure simple, pleasurable riding, the vehicle is equipped with automatic transmission with regulator and centrifugal clutch. The system is designed to give the best possible performance in terms of both acceleration and consumption, on level ground and uphill, thanks to the adjustments made to engine speed and transmitted torque.

If you have to stop on an uphill slope (traffic lights, traffic jam, etc.) only use the brake to keep the vehicle still, leaving the motor running at idling speed. Using the motor to keep the vehicle still can cause the clutch to overheat. This problem is due to the friction of the clutch parts on the clutch bell. It is therefore recommended to avoid conditions of prolonged clutch slippage leading to clutch overheating (for example, as well as the situation described above, riding uphill fully laden on steep slopes or starting off on slopes greater than 25%, etc.):

1. Do not continue riding in such conditions.

2. Let the clutch cool down with the motor at idling speed for a few minutes

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